Company Description
Are you looking to earn some extra income at the weekend? Perhaps you have a few spare hours during your weekends between 8am and 9:30pm and are looking for part-time work? Would you like a job that is rewarding helping those in need in our community and that benefits your own wellbeing?
Home Instead Watford is an award-winning home care company that offers the best in-home services throughout Watford, Bushey, Stanmore, Oxhey, Carpenders Park, Northwood, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth and surrounding areas.
At Home Instead Watford, we believe that everyone should be able to stay at home surrounded by their belongings and precious memories for as long as they possibly can. Our goal is to help you make that happen.
Each care package we provide is tailored to the individual’s needs and requirements; whether you need an hour a day with visiting care or a private live-in carer residing in your home, we have home care services that can support everyone to get the best out of their life.
Job Description
We are seeking individuals who have a kind and compassionate heart and who are ready to complete our FREE award-winning training, so they can provide the best in-home care to vulnerable adults around our local area.
As a Home Care Assistant, we can offer you:
- Free award-winning, industry-leading training.
- Above industry average wage of £12.75 per hour.
- FREE Blue Light card - national discount card with hundreds of retailers.
- Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend (Unlimited).
- Paid travel time and mileage up to 45 ppm.
- 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
- Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
- Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
- Weekend hours with the opportunity to add additional client visits throughout the week.
Duties will include:
Home help and light housekeeping. Help clients maintain their independence by assisting them with household chores.
Personal care. Help your client with their mobility or to get ready to start or finish their day, assistance with bathing, etc.
Companionship. Keep your client company or take trips around the local area that you will both enjoy.
Other support. From medication reminders, help with shopping and other support.
We will provide you with:
Great pay and benefits
We understand that the current cost of living is high and work towards supporting our care professionals as much as possible. We offer double pay on bank holidays as well as offering a range of other benefits to our employees.
A rota that works for you and our clients
Whether you want to work weekends only or also have a few hours to spare throughout the rest of the week, we will agree on a schedule that works for you and our clients in your area.
Award-Winning training and support
Home Instead have been awarded multiple times for the sector-leading training they continue to develop. City and Guilds have accredited our Dementia and Alzheimer's training.
Carefully match you to clients in your local area
We pride ourselves on matching Care Professionals to clients in their local area so you share some of the same hobbies and interests, making it easier for both you and the client to work together.
Career progression opportunities
Our award-winning training allows for individuals who are interested in progressing into management positions and other parts of the business.
Diversity and inclusion guarantee
Everyone in the Home Instead family is treated with respect, whether a co-worker, franchise owner, care professional or client. We want a world where everyone is treated fairly, cared for, and valued. We appreciate our varied and multicultural staff so we can all flourish at work.
Qualifications
Valid UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle
Right to Work in the UK (if applicable)
Full Training Provided
We are not sponsoring Visa applications at this time
Additional Information
Join Home Instead Watford and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance with us, to help you establish and progress your career in care.
Please call Scott on 01923 250513, Email your CV to [email protected] or apply and click on 'I'm interested' below.
